"phenylpropanolamine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: phenylpropanolamines [plural]
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  1. (pharmacology) An adrenergic drug used to relieve allergic reactions, to treat respiratory infections and to suppress the appetite. Wikipedia link: phenylpropanolamine Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Synonyms: norephedrine, oxyamphetamine

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